CHAPTER 195 DANCE WITH THE DEVILTEDDY'S P.O.V I was certain that who I saw was Josiah. I had this familiar feeling deep inside. Surely he wouldn't show up just to leave without saying a word to me, right? I kept looking for him as the guests all started to leave. Another round of 'I'm so sorry for your loss.' given out. I had every intention of leaving early to avoid that. But how was I to leave knowing that Josiah was there? After everyone had left, there was still a man seated inside, the last person in the room. But it wasn't him. "Sir, the memorial has ended. Is there something I can help you with?" I asked as I made my way over to him. He sat still, not moving a muscle in the slightest. "Sir?" I asked as I patted his shoulder. His eyes connected with mine, they had almost looked glossed over. "Sir, are you okay? Do I need to call for help?" "Meet me at the underground club, ALONE. I will be the one in the shadows. Wear something nice." The man said before his eyes began
CHAPTER 196 RECONDITIONTEDDY'S P.O.V He spun me around the dance floor once more before releasing my hand. When I stopped spinning, he was long gone. Leaving only his mint smell behind. "I see you were making a deal with the devil without us." A voice I knew all too well said from behind me. I turned around to see Lucy standing there, definitely not in a robe as she was before. "He told me to come alone. You could have jeopardized our deal." "Um, you did come alone. I drove myself here." She responded sassily. "You know what I meant by coming alone." "You didn't say I couldn't bring myself." God damn her with her logical ways to wiggle around meanings. Looking for any possible loophole. "He looked like he wanted to break him off a piece of you, though." "Stop, my mate just died." She threw her hands up in surrender. "Look, I was only stating the obvious." Her face lifted up in a half smile, which was basically taunting me. "He does not." "Come on. You can't blame him. Lo
CHAPTER 197 OUR DEAL IS DONETEDDY'S P.O.V I laid out my conditions. Insisting that he gave her his blood beforehand. Swearing that I would uphold my end of the deal. "You do realize that I can collect her on my own without any help, right? I only offered out of courtesy. So, what makes you think you have a bargaining chip here?" My heart was pounding against my chest. Why did I ever think that this would be a good idea? "Look, Zola's condition got worse overnight. I don't think time is on our hands here. I'm not sure I can find Sibil fast enough to meet your condition." The last thing I wanted to do was sound vulnerable but shit, I was running out of time here. "Well it makes sense she got worse. Her cure came within close proximity of her. The curse sensed me." "You knew that would happen when you struck the deal?" I was horrified that he had not a single ounce of care in his heart. "Considering it was too late, why tell you?" I bit my lip, trying to remain calm. I couldn't
CHAPTER 198 TIME TO LET HIM GOTEDDY'S P.O.V I kept racking my brain, trying to figure out what he must've seen that intrigued him. I pray to the high heavens above that it wasn't my son. But what else would pique an interest in such an old soul who's seen it all? "Did anyone see Josiah give Zola his blood?" I asked as soon as he had left with Sibil once I was finally able to come visit them in the infirmary. "No. It was like one minute she was sick and the next she was awake, alert, and happy." Novalee replied as she cuddled Zola closer to her chest. "So, should we give her his blood to be safe then?" "Let's save it. If she takes a turn for the worse at least we will have this to save her." I shook my head in understanding before handing over the vial of blood to Novalee. "Thank you so much. You have no idea what this means to me." Tears were starting to free fall from her face with gratitude. But I didn't want to be praised. I was just happy that Zola was healthy again and
CHAPTER 199 A YEAR WITHOUT YOUTEDDY'S P.O.V 1 YEAR LATER I sat in my big windowsill as the sun rose in the sky, looking down at my journal. A therapeutic method that was introduced to me by Kennedy, my therapist. I wrote to Fenirs everyday. What he missed. So really I just wrote about anything that happened. In a sense, it made me feel like he wasn't missing out. Dear Fenirs , Can you believe it has already been an entire year since you've been gone? Oh, how the times have changed. I promise that you would be proud of the Queen I have become in your absence. Every decision that I have made this far, was made with the question of 'what would Fenirs do'? Would he agree with my decision? I know I've told you once before but I wanted to do a run down of all that has happened since you've been gone. Uriah stepped down as the Beta, choosing to be the top warrior instead. I insisted that it wasn't necessary, but I suppose that after some time, the guilt was too much for him to handl
CHAPTER 200 THE TIME HAS COMETEDDY'S P.O.V 13 YEARS LATER Tomorrow Elias would officially turn 16. Which meant that he would be getting his wolf. Most Alpha heirs didn't get to take over their position until the age of 25. However, under certain circumstances, such as the current Alpha of said pack passing before the heir turns 25, then they are permitted to take over when they receive their wolves at the age of 16. I know being 16 was considered a child in most religions. But as werewolves, it's believed that if you have your wolf then you can run a pack. I'm sure Elias was absolutely terrified right about now. Tomorrow night, he will be crowned the King. But before that, he had to get through his ceremonial crowning under the Red Moon. Which was why I chose to swoop by and check in to see how he was holding up before calling it a night. I softly tapped on the big oak door of Elias's bedroom. "Come in, Ma!" I casually strolled in. He was seated at the desk reading his book.
CHAPTER 201 I'M HOME UNKNOWN P.O.V 9 YEARS LATER It took me years. But years were more like days when you've been alive as long as I have been. But I succeeded. I found the person I needed most. Or at least I hoped they were the key to what I needed. "Now, do you remember what we have trained for?" "I do. I don't understand it. But I remember." They replied. "It is not something to be understood as long as you know the plan." "I know the plan." "Good. Now go." I said with a smile. "One last question. Are you sure it will work?" They asked. "Trust in the system. Play the cards right and you will not fail." They looked unsure of my words, but I knew that they would do just fine. All they had to do was play their role right. It was simple really. I worked too hard to locate them for them to fail me now. ELIAS'S P.O.V I sat in my window, staring up at the moon. The enticing feeling of the moon daring me to dream bigger. To be better. To do better.
CHAPTER 202: FAMILIAR STRANGERELIAS'S P.O.VAs I stared at the man claiming to be my father, a million thoughts raced through my mind. How was this possible? My father had been presumed dead for over two decades. Yet here he sat, looking at me with those golden eyes that mirrored my own."How did you find us?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady. "If your memories are gone, how did you know you came here?"Kingston, or rather, my father, hesitated before answering. "I can't explain it. It's like... something deep inside me just knew this was where I belonged. Even without my memories, my heart remembered the way home."His words stirred something in me, a longing I hadn't let myself feel in years. But I couldn't let my guard down yet. "You say you don't remember anything, but you recognized Uriah and me. How?""Fragments. Bits and pieces that don't quite fit together. Your faces are familiar, like echoes from a dream. I was hoping coming here would help me understand why."I exc